Kilo Lingo

/ˈswiθo/

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Translation

Swiss

Word origin

From Suiza, the Spanish name for Switzerland, ultimately from the Swiss town and canton of Schwyz.

Origin
German
Root
Schwyz
English cognates
Swiss

Grammar

Femininesuiza
Masc pluralsuizos
Fem pluralsuizas

Examples

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Swiss cheese is famous all over the world.

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I bought a very expensive Swiss watch.

banca fama discreta.

Swiss banking has a reputation for discretion.

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My Swiss friends speak three languages.

Alpes .

The Swiss Alps are stunning.

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This word is part of lesson 64.